Actor Park Jung-min explained the background of his "no-grants" participation.
On the morning of 22nd, a production report for the film "Face" (director Yeon Sang-ho) was held at Lotte Cinema in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The meeting was attended by director Yeon Sang-ho, actors Park Jung-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Hyun-bin, Lim Sung-jae, and Han Ji-hyun who shared their thoughts.
The film "Face" tells the story of Lim Dong-hwan, son of the visually impaired carving master Lim Young-kyu, known as a living miracle, who uncovers the truth behind his mother's death after her skeletal remains, presumed lost for 40 years, are discovered.
That day, when asked about the reason for participating in the project without grants, Park Jung-min joked, "I really regret going ahead with this without grants at this point. I didn't expect it to turn out like this," drawing laughter.
He said, "I thought it was the most meaningful thing to contribute to a good film and a good story. I admire the director very much. It feels comfortable to be around him. We talk a lot about the project. If there's anything I can help with in the director's plans and projects, I will assist. Since they said the production budget is low, asking for a few bucks there feels, in a vulgar way, like being petty. So, I just decided to go passionately and with loyalty, and that's what it was, nothing significant."
In response, director Yeon Sang-ho remarked, "We had a budget prepared, but since it was small, I thought you were upset. We were whispering among ourselves. Were you asking for more equity?" and Park Jung-min explained, "I suggested using it for the team dinner expenses."
Meanwhile, the film is set to be released on Sept. 11.
[Photo] OSEN reporter Choi Kyu-han
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